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Have decided to service my car and also service the tranny sure to a leak ,
I need some help regurding fluids etc
So far I know engine takes 5w/30 but gona put 5w/40 fully synthetic
Plugs ngk bkr6equp
Now my query is relating to wat oil to use in The gearbox
I will be changing sump,bolts and mechatronic sleeve
Car is 2004 e65 745i with 110k on the clock also please bear in mind I'm in Ireland so we might not have the oils u have but please do list wat uve used as Il try and cross reference if i have to ,before someone says it I'm not going to bmw forit as theyl rape Me der